An eight-storey car park in the heart of the Sunshine Coast is on track to be completed later this year.
A 40m crane has arrived on the construction site, which is in the emerging Maroochydore City Centre, to help take the facility to the next level.
The car park is expected to have 295 paid parking spaces, including accessible parking and electric vehicle charging spaces, plus 39 motorcycle and 28 bicycle spaces.
It’s scheduled to be ready in December, subject to weather and material availability.
It’s set to cost $22.5 million and involve more than 500 workers during the construction phase.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the crane’s arrival marked a milestone in the city centre’s commercial heart.
“The project is progressing well with the help of state-of-the-art equipment and a highly skilled team of construction professionals,” he said.
“Work completed to date includes bulk earthworks, 60 deep-foundation piles, footings and ground services.
“The next phase of the project will include the construction of the eight-level concrete structure.
“The building will incorporate sustainability elements, including rooftop solar panels, end-of-trip facilities for active transport users, electric vehicle charging stations and connection to Australia’s first, high-technology underground automated waste collection system.”
Walker Corporation director, development and major projects, Peter Saba said the multi-deck carpark would be a great addition to the city centre.
“As the new city centre continues its rapid transformation, we are proud to be delivering convenient car parking and high-quality end-of-trip facilities on behalf of the council,” he said.
“Existing workers in the CBD as well as those who will occupy our future premium office tower, 50 First Avenue, will love being able to leave their car, or bike, in a safe and accessible location.”
Parking fees for the facility will be considered by council as part of council’s normal budget process.
The Maroochydore City Centre Priority Development Area is being delivered through a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council, SunCentral Maroochydore Pty Ltd and Walker Maroochydore Developments Pty Ltd. The agreement will see up to $2.5 billion of private sector investment flow into the project.
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